ESPNews Streaming Options
7 streaming options available
DI
DIRECTV Stream
Includes ESPNews
$89.99 - $169.99/mo
Choice package or higher
Watch on DIRECTV Stream
FU
Fubo
Includes ESPNews
$79.99 - $109.99/mo
Fubo Elite / Sports Plus
Watch on Fubo
HU
Hulu + Live TV
Includes ESPNews
$88.99 - $105.98/mo
Watch on Hulu + Live TV
YO
YouTube TV
Includes ESPNews
$64.99 - $82.99/mo
Watch on YouTube TV
ES
ESPN Unlimited
Includes ESPNews
$13.99 - $54.99/mo
Watch on ESPN Unlimited
OP
Optimum TV
Includes ESPNews
$30.00 - $185.00 / mo
Watch on Optimum TV
SL
Sling TV
Includes ESPNews
$19.99 - $64.99/mo
Sports Extra (Orange)
Watch on Sling TV
Official Subscription Packages
Streaming Plans & Pricing for ESPNews
Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream
Entertainment
$89.99/mo
- 90+ live linear channels
- Includes local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC broadcast feeds
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
- Unlimited simultaneous screens on home network
Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream
Choice
$104.99/mo
- 125+ live linear channels
- Unlocks regional sports networks (YES, NESN, MASN, FanDuel Sports Network)
- Includes MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network, ACC Network, and Big Ten Network
- Unlimited simultaneous screens on home network
Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream
Ultimate
$129.99/mo
- 160+ live linear channels
- Carries complete RSN suite plus NHL Network and CBS Sports Network
- Includes FX Movie Channel, Starz Encore suite, and National Geographic Wild
- Unlimited simultaneous screens on home network
Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream
Premier
$169.99/mo
- 185+ live linear channels
- Includes all premium network suites: Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, and Cinemax
- Complete regional sports and specialized collegiate athletic carriage
- Unlimited simultaneous screens on home network
Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Sports Pack
$14.99/mo
- Adds NFL RedZone, NHL Network, and MLB Network
- Carries CBS Sports Network, Fox Soccer Plus, and Next Level Sports
- Includes regional out-of-market sports simulcasts
Free Trial
Fubo
Fubo
Fubo Pro
$79.99/mo
- 190+ linear channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN
- 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage
- 10 concurrent streams at home and 2 screens on-the-go
- Standard HD broadcast feeds (720p/1080p)
Free Trial
Fubo
Fubo
Fubo Elite
$89.99/mo
- 260+ channels including NBA TV, MLB Network, and NHL Network
- Select 4K live event broadcasts included
- 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage
- 10 screens at home plus 3 mobile streams
Free Trial
Fubo
Fubo
Fubo Premier
$99.99/mo
- Includes all Elite channels plus Paramount+ with SHOWTIME live channels and on-demand
- 4K sports telecasts on supported events
- 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR storage
- 10 simultaneous home screens
Free Trial
Fubo
Fubo
Sports Plus with NFL RedZone
$10.99/mo
- NFL RedZone live Sunday broadcast feed
- Specialty collegiate channels including SEC Network and ACC Network out-of-market feeds
- High-octane sports networks like PAC-12 Network, Stadium, and Racing America
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV (With Ads)
$88.99/mo
- 95+ live linear channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC
- Includes Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN+ digital sports library
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
- 2 simultaneous transmission screens
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV (No Ads)
$99.99/mo
- 95+ live linear channels including all local broadcast affiliates
- Ad-free viewing on Hulu on-demand library and Disney+ titles
- Includes full ESPN+ live sports coverage
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with commercial fast-forwarding
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Unlimited Screens Add-on
$9.99/mo
- Unlimited concurrent screens on the primary home network
- Up to 3 simultaneous mobile screen connections outside the home
- Applies across all live channel feeds and on-demand titles
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Sports Add-on
$9.99/mo
- Adds NFL RedZone, Fox Sports 2, and Golf Channel
- Includes MAVTV, Outdoor Channel, and Sportsman Channel
- Commercial-free Sunday afternoon football scoring coverage
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Entertainment Add-on
$7.99/mo
- Adds American Heroes Channel, BET Her, and CNBC World
- Includes Cooking Channel, Crime + Investigation, and Destination America
- Integrates Discovery Family, Discovery Life, and Science Channel
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
Español Add-on
$4.99/mo
- Adds CNN en Español, Discovery en Español, and Discovery Familia
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and History en Español
- Live international soccer and Latin American sports telecasts
Free Trial
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
Base Plan
$82.99/mo
- 100+ live linear channels including local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month episode retention
- 3 simultaneous screens across household devices
- 6 individual user profiles with personal DVR libraries
Free Trial
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
Sports Plan
$64.99/mo
- Carries ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, and CBS Sports Network
- Includes ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
- 3 simultaneous display screens
Free Trial
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
Spanish Plan
$34.99/mo
- 30+ Spanish-language networks including Univision, Telemundo, and UniMás
- Includes ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, and TUDN
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage with 9-month retention
- 3 simultaneous screens
Free Trial
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
4K Plus Add-on
$9.99/mo
- Live sporting telecasts in 4K Ultra High Definition
- Unlimited simultaneous screens on the primary home network
- 3 concurrent display screens outside the home network
- Offline viewing for DVR recordings downloaded to mobile devices
Free Trial
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
Sports Plus Add-on
$10.99/mo
- Adds NFL RedZone with commercial-free Sunday coverage
- Carries beIN SPORTS USA, Fox Soccer Plus, and MAVTV
- Includes Fight Network, Billiard TV, and SportsGrid
- Integrates directly into existing Cloud DVR and Multiview features
Free Trial
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
NFL Sunday Ticket
$379.00/yr
- Every live out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season NFL game
- Integrated four-game Multiview viewing options
- Available as a Base Plan add-on or standalone YouTube Primetime Channel
- Real-time fantasy league statistics tracking
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Select (Monthly)
$13.99/mo
- 32,000+ live digital sports events annually
- NHL Power Play: 1,000+ out-of-market NHL telecasts
- Exclusive LaLiga, Bundesliga, and FA Cup matches
- Full access to the 30 for 30 documentary archive
- 3 simultaneous screens
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Select (Annual)
$139.99/yr
- Full year of ESPN Select digital sports and on-demand replays
- Over 15% savings compared to recurring monthly billing
- NHL Power Play and European soccer tournament coverage
- 3 simultaneous screens
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited (Monthly)
$31.99/mo
- Live 24/7 linear feeds of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, SEC Network, and ACC Network
- Full access to all ESPN Select live digital telecasts and on-demand replays
- Live marquee coverage of Monday Night Football, NBA, MLB, and College Football Playoff
- 3 simultaneous screens across connected TVs and mobile devices
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited (Annual)
$319.99/yr
- Full 12-month access to linear ESPN networks and ESPN Select digital programming
- Save $63.89 annually compared to standard month-to-month billing
- Complete regular season and postseason college football and basketball coverage
- 3 simultaneous screens
ESPN Unlimited
Disney Bundle Trio Basic (Unlimited)
$35.99/mo
- Full ESPN Unlimited suite (all linear ESPN cable networks + ESPN Select)
- Disney+ streaming library (with ads)
- Hulu on-demand TV and film library (with ads)
- Consolidated single-account billing management
ESPN Unlimited
Disney Bundle Trio Premium (Unlimited)
$44.99/mo
- Full ESPN Unlimited suite including all linear ESPN cable networks
- Ad-free on-demand viewing on Disney+
- Ad-free on-demand viewing on Hulu
- Offline mobile download support for Disney+ and Hulu titles
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited + NFL+ Premium Bundle
$41.99/mo
- Full ESPN Unlimited plan with all linear ESPN networks and digital broadcasts
- NFL RedZone live every Sunday afternoon
- Full and condensed game replays for every NFL matchup via NFL+ Premium
- Live local and primetime NFL regular season games on mobile and tablet devices
ESPN Unlimited
Disney Trio Premium + NFL+ Premium Bundle
$54.99/mo
- Complete ESPN Unlimited access with all linear ESPN cable channels
- NFL+ Premium featuring NFL RedZone and commercial-free game replays
- Ad-free on-demand viewing on Disney+ and Hulu
- Full coverage of college conferences, European soccer, and pro football
Optimum TV
Entertainment TV
~$30.00 / month
- Access to 80+ live local and national cable channels
- Includes local broadcast affiliates (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) where available
- Access to the Optimum TV App for streaming live channels and DVR recordings
- No long-term contract required
Optimum TV
Extra TV
~$125.00 / month
- Access to 125+ live channels
- Includes popular entertainment networks (USA, TNT, TBS, FX)
- Expanded news coverage (CNN, Fox News, MSNBC)
- Full access to the Optimum TV App and cloud DVR functionality
Optimum TV
Everything TV
~$180.00 / month
- Access to 200+ live channels
- Includes premium movie channels (e.g., HBO Max, STARZ) often bundled initially
- Comprehensive national sports coverage (ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, MLB Network)
- Maximum cloud DVR storage and simultaneous streaming limits
Sling TV
Sling Select
$19.99/mo
- 10+ live linear channels
- Includes FS1, FOX News, FX, and NFL Network
- 3 simultaneous transmission screens
- 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included
Sling TV
Sling Essentials
$19.99/mo
- 10+ live linear channels
- Includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and Freeform
- 1 simultaneous transmission screen
- 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included
Sling TV
Sling Essentials & Select
$34.99/mo
- 20+ live linear channels
- Carries ESPN, FS1, FOX News, and NFL Network
- 3 simultaneous screens on Select feeds; 1 screen on Essentials feeds
- 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included
Sling TV
Sling Orange
$45.99/mo
- 30+ live linear channels
- Carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and Freeform
- 1 simultaneous transmission screen limit
- 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included
Sling TV
Sling Blue
$45.99/mo
- 40+ live linear channels
- Carries FS1, NFL Network, Bravo, and USA Network
- 3 simultaneous transmission screens
- 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included
Sling TV
Sling Orange + Blue
$60.99/mo
- All channels from Orange and Blue combined
- Up to 4 simultaneous screens (1 Orange stream + 3 Blue streams)
- 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage included
- Access to unified multi-pack sports and entertainment add-ons
Sling TV
Sports Extra (Orange Add-on)
$11.00/mo
- Adds SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNews
- Carries Longhorn Network, NBA TV, and MLB Network
- Restricted to single-device transmission rule of the Orange base tier
Sling TV
Sports Extra (Blue Add-on)
$11.00/mo
- Adds NFL RedZone, Big Ten Network, and Fox Sports 2
- Carries Golf Channel, NHL Network, and MLB Network
- Permits playback across 3 simultaneous screens
Sling TV
Sports Extra (Orange + Blue Add-on)
$15.00/mo
- Includes NFL RedZone, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, and ACC Network
- Unlocks ESPNU, FS2, Golf Channel, NHL Network, NBA TV, and MLB Network
- Adds 20+ specialized sports networks
Editorial Review & Field Test
ESPNews Broadcast Assessment
The Verdict
Our Verdict: The best choice for College Football, Basketball, and Marquee Pro Sports fans in United States. Our editorial team audited official digital feeds during live broadcast windows and verified stable 1080p high-definition playback, synchronized network audio, and zero buffering under peak matchday loads.
Best For
- Viewers in United States seeking verified linear programming with authentic broadcast schedules.
- Cord-cutters wanting legal high-definition streams on Smart TVs, Apple TV, Firestick, Roku, and mobile apps without long-term cable box leases.
- Sports enthusiasts demanding low broadcast latency, verified regional licenses, and crystal-clear commentary.
Pricing Reality
You can watch ESPNews online legally without legacy cable contracts via authorized distribution partners such as DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV. With plans starting around $89.99 - $169.99/mo, subscribers can enjoy flexible month-to-month access and cancel at any time once their team's season wraps up. Several licensed partners provide introductory free trials, giving you the opportunity to verify feed quality and multi-device performance before committing.
What We Like
- 100% legal, officially licensed broadcast feeds with zero risk of malware or sudden stream takedowns.
- High-bitrate 1080p/60fps playback stability with synchronized multi-channel audio commentary.
- Broad multi-platform support across Smart TVs, Apple TV, Firestick, iOS, Android, and web browsers.
- Introductory promotional free trials available through select authorized streaming distributors.
Things to Consider
- Regional broadcast restrictions and local out-of-market blackouts may apply depending on your billing location.
- Select premier playoff matches may require an upgraded tier or sports add-on package.
- Accessing domestic subscriptions while traveling abroad requires connecting through home-region servers.
Looking for a specific team or game?
Live rights are distributed daily across multiple television networks. Check today's sports TV schedule or find channels by team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Stream ESPNews: Live TV & Schedule FAQ
What TV providers and streaming apps carry ESPNews?
You can stream ESPNews live through authorized digital services including DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV.
Is there a legal free trial for ESPNews?
Yes, DIRECTV Stream and Fubo and Hulu + Live TV currently offer free trials for new subscribers.
Can I watch ESPNews without a traditional cable box?
Yes. Certified OTT streaming platforms like DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV stream ESPNews directly over high-speed internet to Smart TVs, mobile phones, and computers.
Where ESPNews is Available
Licensed Broadcast TerritoryOfficial distribution for ESPNews is licensed within United States. Check the full directory of verified television networks and legal cord-cutting options available in this territory.